African Airlines Hit With New EU Bans Amid Ongoing Safety Oversight Disputes
Several African airlines have been newly added to the European Union’s Air Safety List, intensifying a long-running dispute over regulatory… Read More »
October Cruise Highlights: Disney Destiny, Viking Milestone, and More
October 2025 was a landmark month for the cruise industry, with record-breaking forecasts, major ship launches, and milestone celebrations. From… Read More »
Disney Offers Haunted Mansion Wedding Experience on Disney Destiny
Disney is giving couples a ghostly new way to say “I do” with the launch of the Haunted Mansion Parlor… Read More »
Ship&Play Partners With Cruise Lines to Offer Luggage Shipping
Cruise travelers can now skip the stress of handling luggage thanks to a new partnership between Ship&Play and three major… Read More »
Royal Caribbean to Open New Royal Beach Club Santorini in 2026
Royal Caribbean Group has announced plans to expand its portfolio of private destinations with the debut of Royal Beach Club… Read More »
JetBlue or Frontier Could Still Acquire Spirit Airlines — But the Odds Aren’t Great
Bankruptcy can sometimes breathe new life into old business plans — and that may be exactly what’s happening with Spirit… Read More »
Where Are They Now? Updates on the Hot 25 Travel Startups 2024
It has been two years since PhocusWire introduced the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024. As we prepare to unveil… Read More »
How Long Does a Boeing Plane Stay in Service Before Retirement?
The Canadian charter carrier Nolinor Aviation operates one of the world’s oldest Boeing fleets, with 737s averaging an impressive 44.4… Read More »
The High Price of the A.I. Race: Power, Pollution, and the Illusion of Progress
Artificial intelligence is often promoted as the cure for society’s biggest problems—making life safer, faster, and more efficient. But beneath… Read More »
LATAM Introduces New Premium Business Experience on Long-Haul Flights
LATAM has announced a full refresh of its long-haul Premium Business service, introducing new amenities, dining enhancements, and an updated… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency U-Turn After Passenger’s Laptop Falls Into Cargo Hold
A United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Rome was forced to make an unexpected mid-flight U-turn on October 15,… Read More »
Lockheed Martin & NASA’s X-59 Completes First Flight, Launching Quiet Supersonic Revolution
The X-59 “QueSST” demonstrator — developed by NASA in partnership with Lockheed Martin — has successfully completed its first test… Read More »
Former Tunisair CEO Sentenced in Fake Diploma Scandal
A Tunisian court has sentenced former Tunisair (TU) CEO Khaled Chelly to three years in prison and former union secretary-general… Read More »
Nigeria Retains Air Peace, MaxAir, flynas for 2026 Hajj Flights
Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has reappointed four airlines—Air Peace, MaxAir (Nigeria), UmzaXpress, and Saudi Arabia’s flynas—to handle pilgrim transportation… Read More »
Lima Airport Delays New Passenger Fee to December 2025
The government of Peru and Lima Airport Partners (LAP), operator of Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport, have agreed to postpone… Read More »
Air Inuit Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 737-800 Combi
Air Inuit (3H, Kuujjuaq) has received its first Boeing 737-800 Combi aircraft, marking a major milestone in the airline’s ongoing… Read More »
Embraer Warns US Tariffs Could Impact Aircraft Orders
Embraer (EMB, São José dos Campos U.E. Stumpf International) has warned that continued U.S. import tariffs could threaten future aircraft… Read More »
British Airways Sued by Sabre Over Unpaid UK Digital Tax
British Airways (BA, London Heathrow) is facing a lawsuit filed by Sabre Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the… Read More »
Holland America Adds Caribbean Menu and Cocktails for 2025–26 Season
Holland America Line is spicing up its upcoming Caribbean cruise season with a new regional menu featuring island-inspired dishes, tropical… Read More »
HX Expeditions Debuts 1896-Themed Cabin Experience for 2026
HX Expeditions is turning back time with a one-of-a-kind offering to celebrate its 130th anniversary — the “1896 Cabin,” a… Read More »
American Cruise Lines to Launch 10 New Ships by 2028
American Cruise Lines has announced an ambitious expansion plan, with 10 new ships scheduled to join its fleet by 2028…. Read More »
New Hotel Brands Launch as U.S. Travel Demand Weakens in October
October brought a mix of expansion and economic headwinds for the global hospitality industry. While new hotel brands and luxury… Read More »
Club Wyndham, Pillsbury Launch ‘Let It Dough’ Holiday Suite
Club Wyndham has teamed up with Pillsbury to debut a first-of-its-kind holiday baking escape — the Pillsbury Let It Dough… Read More »
Riyadh Air Completes First Passenger Flight from Riyadh to London
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has completed its maiden passenger flight. The inaugural service, RX401, departed Riyadh King… Read More »
Why the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Uses Four Cockpit Windows Instead of Six
Since its public debut in 2007, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has stood out as one of the most advanced commercial… Read More »
Flights to LAX Temporarily Halted Amid Air Traffic Staff Shortage
Flights bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were temporarily halted on Sunday due to a staffing shortage at a… Read More »